Hello...New here...

[Sylverkitti]

Hi all I found your forum doing a search bc I found a baby garter in my basement...I am in Sioux Falls, SD, and its cold this time of year. Its an old basement, and theres still dirt under stairs, cracks in foundation...ayway he also had damage so I think one of my cats got to him before I did. Anyway he ended up dying today...very sudden, and I was DEVASTATED. I cried...I REALLY like the guy! I even ran out and bought snake bedding and a heat pad...not cheep. I feel like I totally messed something up and FAILED the little guy....I'm a snake killer...:(

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard.

Sorry to hear about the snake.

[adamanteus]

Hi Heather, and welcome to the forum!:)
I'm sorry to hear about the snake, but I read your other thread..... you're certainly not a snake killer! You did all you could to save a little snake that was dying anyway. Good to have you here.

[Sylverkitti]

Thanks guys...I still feel pretty crushed...got attached too fast!!

[adamanteus]

If you decide to try again Heather, have a read through this....
http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Garter_Snake_Care_Sheet
It will give you the basic information you need to get started. In the case of this little guy, I doubt there was much you could have done.

[infernalis]

Heather, You did the best you could.. and like James said, You are not at fault in any way.

We are all very attached to these critters, and Steve is a really great guy to offer you one of his babies..

Heck this forum is chock full of really nice people.....

Now you have the supplies, Why not give it a go?

Best wishes...

[olive oil]

Hi Heather, sounds like you did a great job trying to save the little guy.
They are so easy to fall in love with.
I BET you'll have another one or two soon:D
They are also addicting!

[Sid]

Welcome to the forum, Heather. Remember that with your help the little one at least got a chance.:)

[prattypus]

I am sorry to hear that. It happens when we least expect it.

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Heather :)

[snakems]

so sorry :(
I had a traumatic experience with my snake not too long ago. THANKFULLY she pulled through but my cat got a hold of her and bloodied her up more than I realized a snake could bleed. I suppose it looked worse than it was, and the cat that did it is the dumbest of my cats so I dont even think she what to do with her prey when she had it. Thankfully it wasnt my other cat!
But when I was wondering how she would be during the healing process I felt just AWFUL!! I cant even tell you how stressed I was so Im sorry to hear about your misfortune:(

[anji1971]

Hello, and welcome!:)
Sorry things didn't work out with the little snakey........sure hope you try again. They're such wonderful critters.

[Snake lover 3-25]

hello and welcome! sorry to hear about the little guy... hope you get another soon and stay with us!!!:)

[reptile3]

Hello & Welcome Heather!:) these snakes are very easily to get attached to. I am sorry about your snake. But there are plenty of great ppl on here with babies or soon to have some babies this Spring.

glad you are here!

[count dewclaw]

Welcome, welcome! :D

Don't be so hard on yourself, it sounds like you did everything you could to help the little guy.